Motorcoach Industry Hours of Service and Fatigue Management Techniques (2005) / Chapter Skim
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However, because many motorcoach operations include extended non-driving and non-working periods, operators are off duty intermittently so that the 15-hour duty period may stretch over significantly longer periods. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
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All of this was done within the context of normal best of practice approaches to countering driver fatigue whether the workday is extended or not. The scope of the study included a literature review complemented by a survey of selected motorcoach bus companies, industry associations, insurers of motorcoach companies, state driver licensing agencies, private driving schools, and other organizations.
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The researchers also identified rest and regular schedules as key features of any fatigue countermeasure program. Managers reported significant pressure from passengers to have bus operators drive for longer periods.
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